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Education
Bihar to Introduce Regional Language Curriculum for First and Second Grade from 2026-27
✍️ India Today
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 06:38 PM
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The state government of Bihar announced plans to incorporate regional language instruction in primary schools starting with the 2026-27 academic year, aiming to strengthen mother‑tongue learning.
The Bihar government has announced that regional language instruction will be introduced for students in classes 1 and 2 starting with the 2026-27 academic year.
The move is part of a broader strategy to promote mother‑tongue education and improve learning outcomes at the primary level.
Education officials said the curriculum will be developed in consultation with linguistic experts and will be delivered in the students’ native languages.
The state expects the initiative to boost literacy rates and reduce dropout rates among young learners.
The move is part of a broader strategy to promote mother‑tongue education and improve learning outcomes at the primary level.
Education officials said the curriculum will be developed in consultation with linguistic experts and will be delivered in the students’ native languages.
The state expects the initiative to boost literacy rates and reduce dropout rates among young learners.